MINUTES
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 24, 2007 - 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency of the City of Highland was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Mayor Jones at the Donahue Council Chambers, 27215 Base Line, Highland, California.
The invocation was given by Wayne Reynolds of Immanuel Baptist Church and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilwoman Scott.
ROLL CALL
Present: Lilburn, McCallon, Scott, Timmer, Mayor Jones
Absent: None
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Jones presented a proclamation proclaiming April 27, 2007 as Arbor Day.
COMMUNITY INPUT
Mr. Duane Schall stated he has attempted to request an additional recycling receptacle from Jack's Disposal. He was informed there would be a $4.00 cost for an additional receptacle. The city is supposed to recycle to reduce refuse and he feels an additional receptacle should not have a cost. The receptacles should be given to residents who choose to recycle.
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
City Clerk Hughes stated on item #3 and item #4, Councilman McCallon was absent and is noted throughout the minutes.
A MOTION was made by Councilman Timmer, seconded by Councilwoman Scott, to approve the consent calendar as submitted. Motion carried, 5-0, with Councilman Timmer abstaining from item #3 and item #4.
1. Waive the Reading of All Ordinances
Waived the reading of all Ordinances in their entirety and read by title only.
2. Minutes - March 13, 2007 City Council Regular Meeting
Approved the Minutes as submitted.
3. Minutes - April 5, 2007 City Council Special Meeting
Approved Minutes as submitted.
4. Minutes - April 5, 2007 RDA Special Meeting
Approved Minutes as submitted.
5. Warrant Register
Approved Warrant Register No. 439 for April 24, 2007, in the amount of $385,815.41 and Payroll of $61,250.93.
6. Notice of Completion - Project No. 2006-20 "Article III and Sidewalk Improvements"
1. Accepted Project No. 2006-20 "Article III and Sidewalk Improvements" as complete;
2. Authorized the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and
3. Directed the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion.
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY LEGISLATIVE
7. Parking Restrictions on Eucalyptus Avenue and on Sterling Avenue
A MOTION was made by Councilman Timmer, seconded by Councilman McCallon, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-017 establishing a Restricted Parking Zone on Eucalyptus Avenue and reducing the No Parking Zone on Sterling Avenue. Motion carried, 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-017
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND ESTABLISHING
NO PARKING ZONES ON EUCALYPTUS AVENUE,
REDUCING RESTRICTED PARKING ON STERLING AVENUE,
AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2005-046
8. Ordinance No. 312 Establishing a Fee and Service Charge Revenue/Cost Comparison System and Resolution No. 2007- 018 Establishing a Schedule of Fees and Charges for City Services
City Manager Hughes gave a brief review of the staff report.
A MOTION was made by Councilman McCallon, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lilburn, to adopt Ordinance No. 312 establishing a fee and service charge revenue/cost comparison system and to adopt Resolution No. 2007-018 establishing a schedule of fees and charges for city services. Motion carried, 5-0.
City Clerk Hughes introduced Ordinance No. 312:
ORDINANCE NO. 312
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.36 ("FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES")
OF THE HIGHLAND MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES OF FEES AND CHARGES,
AND TO UPDATE AND AMEND OTHER PROVISIONS AS APPROPRIATE
which title was read.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-018
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF
FEES AND CHARGES FOR CITY SERVICES
9. Update on SANBAG, SCAG, Omnitrans, Work Program and Regional/Legislative Issues/Development Issues/Subcommittees/AB 1234 Updates
City Manager Hughes stated due to the scheduling of the ICSC Conference it has been requested by Council Members to possibly allow the Council to participate longer as there is a Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 22, 2007. There are a couple of alternatives to this which is not have the Council meeting on May 22, 2007, or move the meeting to 5:00 p.m. on May 24, 2007.
Council consensus to adjourn the May 22, 2007 Council meeting, to Thursday, May 24, 2007, at 5:00 p.m.
10. San Bernardino International Airport Authority and IVDA
None
ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Battersby stated she is recommending an item to be added to the agenda on a matter that arose prior to tonight's meeting. It has been requested the Council take action on this item tonight. The item is regarding an agreement between IVDA, SBIAA and the City of San Bernardino for the 3rd and 5th Street project.
A MOTION was made by Councilman Timmer, seconded by Councilwoman Scott, to add the item of the agreement between the IVDA, SBIAA and the City of San Bernardino to the agenda. Motion carried, 5-0.
Saturday, April 28 YMCA Grand Opening
Wednesday, May 23 at 10:00 a.m. Budget Study Session
Wednesday, May 30 at 6:00 p.m. Trash Lien Hearing
CLOSED SESSION
At 6:25 p.m., the City Council and Redevelopment Agency convened into closed session regarding the following:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION 54956.9(a)
City of Highland v. McCarty, et al.
San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. SCISS130282
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 regarding the following property:
Property: APN 1192-41-43
Negotiating parties: Joseph Hughes, City of Highland
Under negotiation: Instruction to City's negotiator concerning price and terms of payment.
Property: APN 1201-011-08
Negotiating parties: Joseph Hughes, City of Highland
Hak Young Shin
Under negotiation: Instruction to City's negotiator concerning price and terms of payment.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957:
Title: City Manager
At 7:18 p.m., the City Council and Redevelopment Agency convened into open session, with all members present, making no announcements.
A MOTION was made by Councilman Timmer, seconded by Councilwoman Scott, to direct the City Attorney, City Manager and Ad Hoc to respond to SBIAA and IVDA with revisions to the agreement removing all language relating to the terminal and all non-road impact reference, and conform agreement to Council direction and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement as amended.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Jones adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
Submitted By: Approved By:
Betty Hughes, CMC Ross B. Jones
City Clerk Mayor